Issues Surrounding Genetically Modified Foods (GMF) or Genetically Engineered Foods (GEF)

Patenting laws -

Genetic diversity -

Engineered to need less water -

Increased pest resistance -

Plants have high levels of pesticides -

Engineered to be more nutritious -

Gene transfer to wild/other species -

Human health risk (allergies) -

Labeling (need for labeling) of GMF plants -

Assignment - Create a one to two minute podcast about GMF/GEF that does the following:
1. explains (briefly!) what GMF/GEF are
2. identifies your chosen issue
3. explains your issue (pro? con? murky?)
4. makes a recommendation for consumers (everyday buyers) (Don't be afraid of GMF because... or Be careful not to buy GMF because...)

Your podcast should have a script (due at the end of class on Wednesday 3/24) background music, and be between 1 and 2 minutes long

Due on Thursday- 3/25/10

Resources:
ccMixter - find Creative Commons shareable music here or create your own
SoundJay - music and sounds
PublicDoman 4U - older songs for legal download
Soungle - searchable sound effects - this one is good if you know exactly what sounds you need
MusOpen - browsable by composer
Free-Loops - music
Freesound - just sounds